Boston Shanghai

Best Time to Call

These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

Sync Boston and Shanghai easily. Boston is 13 hours behind Shanghai. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

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Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo

15:34 GMT+9
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New York City

01:34 EST
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London

06:34 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.

Boston Business Pulse

  • Culture Academic, professional, and values innovation in biotech and education.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Best reached between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Boston is a city of high intellectual standards; ensure your technical data is solid and your arguments are logically sound. The culture is professional and slightly more reserved than New York, with a high respect for expertise.

Shanghai Business Pulse

  • Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
  • Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.

Quick Comparison

Feature Boston Shanghai
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Country USA China
Coordinates 42.36, -71.06 31.23, 121.47
Population 4,352,000 29,210,000

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